After completing an assessment and discussing the plan of care with the family, upon which one member might the nurse focus effort?
A. The adult patient with the acute flare-up of chronic illness
B. The child who, being young, was energetic and enthusiastic
C. The extended family, who had to learn to become a resource
D. The spouse, who was flexible and able to cope
ANS: D
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When the nurse is assessing a bed-bound resident, a reddened area over the coccyx that does not blanch is discovered. The best intervention to prevent further skin damage is to:
a. cover with a transparent film dressing. b. apply warm compress. c. turn the patient every 2 hours. d. continue to monitor the area.
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